pre industrial britan- ‘popular recreation’ pre1970

Question 1

what were the 6 characteristics of society in the pre industrial britain

Answer 1

communication and transport were limited, widespread illiteracy, harsh/violent existences/society, limited free time, class divisions and a two tier divided society based on a feudal system, most of population lived in rural areas

Question 2

what is a feudal system

Answer 2

a way of structuring society around a relationship derived from the holding of land in exchange for service or labour

Question 3

what is popular recreation

Answer 3

term used to describe sports and pastimes associated with the lower-class society in pre-industrial britan

Question 4

what is code fixation

Answer 4

the gradual organisation and defining of the rules for the playing of a sport and the conduct and behaviour of participant

Question 5

society had limited transport and communication, what feature of popular recreation does this reflect

Answer 5

sport was played in local areas in the communities where people lived

Question 6

society had widespread illiteracy and many were uneducated and there were no NGBs, what feature of popular recreation does this reflect

Answer 6

rules were simple and basic, lack of organisation and lack of codification and locally set rules, r.g. no set space for activities

Question 7

society was harsh, what feature of popular recreation does this reflect

Answer 7

sport was violent aggressive and unruly in its nature and was male dominated, people would also gamble on the outcome

Question 8

society had limited free time and long working hours due to agricultural work, what feature of popular recreation does this reflect

Answer 8

mob football was played occasionally and a part of a festival occasion such as christmas

Question 9

society lived in mostly rural areas, what feature of popular recreation does this reflect

Answer 9

mob football was played in rural areas where people lived, using bigs bladder as a ball and their natural reasources

Question 10

society had a two tier feudal system , what feature of popular recreation does this reflect

Answer 10

there was clear distinction between activities played by lower class and upper class

Question 11

why were popular recreation activities such as mob football bannes as the 19th century progressed

Answer 11

as they were unruly and violent in nature, often involving drunken behaviour injury or death, led to damage of property, involved gambling and alcohol consumption

Question 12

what is real tennis

Answer 12

an activity played by the upper class in pre industrial britain, not reflecting popular recreation activities at the time rather rational recreation (structured organised and civilised)

Question 13

was real tennis exclusive

Answer 13

yes it was exclusive to the upper class males, e.g. henry VIIIA had a real tennis court

Question 14

did real tennis have complex rules, why

Answer 14

yes as the upper classes playing were educated and highly literate, it was codefied

Question 15

was real tennis civilised

Answer 15

yes, it was played to a high moral code lacking violence and played in a civilised manner, reflecting upper class society at the time

Question 16

how often was real tennis played

Answer 16

on a regular basis as players has plenty of leisure time and many developed their skills and techniques to a high level

Question 17

was real tennis expensive

Answer 17

it was played in expensive purpose built facilities using expensive specialist equipment such as racquets

Question 18

was real tennis local, how did upper class show their superiority over the lower class

Answer 18

upper class had the ability to travel so it’s non-local in nature; highly technical and a skilful game, wagering( betting) was common in the outcome of matches as they wanted to show their superiority

Question 19

compare the characteristic of participation of mob football and real tennis

Answer 19

mob football played by lower classes and real tennis played by upper classes

Question 20

compare the characteristic of rules of mob football and real tennis

Answer 20

mob football had simple and locally agreed rules whereas real tennis was codified with complex written rules

Question 21

compare the characteristic of conduct of mob football and real tennis

Answer 21

mob football was violent and unruly however real tennis was non-violent and civilised

Question 22

compare the characteristic of when it’s played of mob football and real tennis

Answer 22

mob football was played occasionally/annually whereas real tennis was played regularly

Question 23

compare the characteristic of facilities and equipment of mob football and real tennis

Answer 23

mob football was played in the natural environment using available resources, real tennis was played in purpose-built facilities using specialist equipment